Yusuf al-Azma Square

Yusuf al-Azma Square (Arabic: ساحة يوسف العظمة‎‎ / ALA-LC: sāḥat Yūsuf al-‘Aẓmah), also called al-Muhafaza Square, is an important square in central Damascus, Syria. Named after the late minister of defense Yusuf al-Azma where his statue stands in the middle of the square. The municipality of Damascus is located on the square, along with other official and commercial buildings, including Cham Palace Hotel.

Damascus

Historic and
other landmarks

Madrasas

Mosques

Churches

Chapel of Saint Ananias
Chapel of Saint Paul
Mariamite Cathedral
Cathedral of the Dormition of Our Lady

Historic gates

Souqs and khans

Culture and
education

National Museum of Damascus
Al-Assad National Library
Damascus Opera House
Damascus University
Syrian Virtual University
International University for Science and Technology
Syrian Private University
Arab International University
Higher Institute of Business Administration
Higher Institute for Applied Science and Technology
National Institute of Administration
Damascus Community School
Lycée Charles de Gaulle
Russian Embassy School in Damascus
Shami Hospital

Entertainment

Streets and squares

Nature

Sport

Venues	Abbasiyyin Stadium Al-Fayhaa Stadium Al-Jalaa Stadium Tishreen Stadium Al-Muhafaza Stadium Al-Fayhaa Sports Arena

Clubs	Al-Majd SC Al-Jaish SC Al-Shorta SC Al-Wahda SC Al-Muhafaza SC Barada SC Nidal SC

Municipal districts

Historical timeline

Category:Damascus

Coordinates: 33°30′58.75″N 36°17′42.5″E / 33.5163194°N 36.295139°E / 33.5163194; 36.295139

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